Mark Martinez Striegl is a Christian Filipino-American mixed martial artist who signed with ONE FC and competes with Evolve MMA in Singapore.
Mark Striegl was considered one of the brightest prospects in Asian MMA by Yahoo Sports in November 2014.
Mark has battled in several nations and most recently resided in the Philippines, in Baguio.
Boxer Mark Striegl Ethnicity And Religion Explored
Mark Striegl is of Filipino descent and follows the Christian faith.
Mark competed in Taekwondo and wrestling before moving on to Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, and mixed martial arts, following his elder brother’s footsteps. Striegl is now a member of Wajitsu Keishukai, including some of Japan’s most brutal fighters.
In 2009, Mark made his MMA debut, defeating Andy Jewett via rear-naked choke at Total Combat 24 in San Diego. After returning to Asia, Striegl competed for PRO Fighting in Taiwan in 2010, winning a unanimous decision over top Korean fighter Bae Young Kwon.
Mark joined with DARE Championship in Thailand in February 2012. Striegl’s debut fight for them was scheduled for June 17 at DARE Championship 2/12 against Marko Huusansaari.
In the second round of the battle, Striegl beat Huusansaari with an armbar.
Mark Striegl Wife & Family
Mark Striegl has a wife named Zoella Starr Cabuco. Mark and Zoella have two children, one boy, and a girl. Their son is named Maxi, and their daughter is named Zoe.
Mark’s parents reared him in Tokyo, Japan. Mark has withheld information regarding his parents’ names and occupations until now, and he intends to do so for the time being.
While attending university in the United States, Striegl began training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with his brother before transitioning to MMA.
Mark returned to the URCC on April 28, 2012, to face dangerous striker Alcer Lozada. Striegl kept his perfect record after beating Lozada in the first round with a rear-naked choke.
Mark had an excellent Pacific Xtreme Combat debut against Robert Wusstig on September 1, 2012, winning in the first round through Scarf Hold Armlock.
In a non-title featherweight contest on November 17, 2012, Mark met Pacific Xtreme Combat Lightweight Champion Harris Sarmiento. Sarmiento was stunned when Striegl submitted him with Scarf Hold Armlock in the opening round.
Mark Striegl Net Worth: How Rich?
The actual net worth of Mark Striegl has yet to be disclosed. Striegl’s net worth is believed to be between $1 million and 5 million dollars.
Striegl makes his living as a professional martial artist. With the money he has made thus far, Striegl and his family live a humble existence.
Mark quit Pacific Xtreme Combat in April 2014 and remained dormant for most of the year. Mark made his comeback on October 25, 2014, at MIMMA – Malaysian Invasion 2, when Striegl promptly defeated Kaiwhare Kara-France via rear-naked choke in the first round.
On April 24, 2015, Mark made his ONE Championship debut against Casey Suire at ONE Championship: Valor of Champions. Striegl won the bout in the first round by submission.